Introducing the Cropped Ruffle Raglan Sweater—a chic and versatile addition to your crochet repertoire. This unique design features a flattering raglan construction, crocheted top-down in joined rounds with an invisible join for a seamless finish. The standout element is a charming ruffle detail that cascades from the chest down to the body, adding a touch of femininity to the overall look.

Crafted using the extended half double crochet stitch, this sweater offers 3/4 sleeves and a cropped length, both of which can be easily extended to suit your style. The easy-to-follow tutorial makes this project accessible for beginners as well, so you can confidently create a fashionable piece that’s uniquely yours.

⭐️ I’m making a size S in this YouTube tutorial:
https://youtu.be/3l1DxtbFWMI?si=gBxxVh7E6ve0i1BF

Materials

…Yarn
Hobbii Rainbow Glitter, 95% cotton, 5% metallic polyester, 8/4 Glitter Silver, sport weight
Size XS/S: 350 g / 12.5 oz, 1120 m / 1218 yds
Size M/L: 400 g / 14 oz, 1280 m / 1392 yds
Size XL: 450 g/ 16 oz, 1440 m / 1566 yds
Size 2XL: 500 g/ 17.5 oz, 1600 m / 1740 yds

…Other
Hook: 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

16.5 ehdc sts = 10 cm
10 ehdc rows = 10 cm

Size Chart (in cm)

Stitch Key (US terminology)
ch = chain
yo = yarn over
st = stitch
sts = stitches
sl st = slip stitch
sl sts = slip stitches
hdc = half double crochet
hdc2tog = half double crochet two stitches together
ehdc = extended half double crochet
2 ehdc = two extended half double crochet stitches in one stitch
dc = double crochet
fhdc = foundation half double crochet
sp = space
sk = skip
V stitch = ehdc, ch 1, ehdc

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

…Foundation Half Double Crochet
Step 1: Ch 2. Yarn over, and insert the hook in the second ch from the hook (the first ch made), and pull up a loop. This first loop acts as the chain portion of the fhdc.

Step 2: Yarn over and pull a loop through the first loop on the hook (3 loops still on the hook). This loop acts as the first part of a standard hdc.

Step 3: Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. The first fhdc is complete!

…Making the rest of the fhdc:
Step 1: Yarn over, and insert the hook under the two loops of the V on the underside of the previous fhdc, and pull up a loop. Again, this first loop acts as the chain portion of the fhdc.

Step 2: As Step 2 above, yarn over and pull a loop through the first loop on the hook (3 loops still on the hook). This loop acts as the first part of a standard hdc.

Step 3: Again, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. The next fhdc is complete! Continue making the rest of the Foundation Half Double Crochet stitches just like the second one here.

…Extended Half Double Crochet
Yo, insert your hook, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through one loop, yo and pull through the remaining three loops.

…Invisible Join
Pull the loop on the hook a little longer, remove the loop from the hook, insert the hook in the 2nd st from the back to front, take the loop through that st. Now continue on to the next round.

Notes

You will start working around the neck in joined rounds (it’s a raglan style sweater, one piece, no sewing), leaving the holes for the sleeves/armholes, working on the body and finishing with the sleeves.

The pattern is designed for a cropped length, but you can easily extend it by following the guidelines in the ‘Body’ section.

If you prefer longer sleeves, refer to the instructions in the ‘Sleeves’ section of the pattern.